Nikki Yanofsky News

Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry celebrated the 80 th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine Saturday, April 13 at the 17 th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Keep Memory Alive's 17th annual Power of Love Gala continues to grow with an extended list of entertainment icons and celebrities attending and performing at the 80th birthday celebration for Quincy Jonesand Sir Michael Caine in Las Vegas.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts (361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas, NV) has announced its February 2013 lineup. Details below.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts (361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas, NV) has announced its February 2013 lineup. Details below.

Jennifer Gasoi's CD launch concert last month at the Rialto Theatre for her highly-anticipated second children and family music CD, Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well, was an outstanding success. Joining Jennifer were gifted musicians Andy Dacoulis (guitar), Richard Irwin (drums), John Sadowy (piano), Gilbert Joanis (bass), Jonathan Moorman (fiddle), Pat Vetter (saxophone), Ron DiLauro (trumpet) and Pierre Messier (accordion). This dynamic, celebratory concert was a family-outing highlight enjoyed by over 300 smiling, singing and dancing children, parents, friends and grandparents.

Jennifer Gasoi's CD launch concert last month at the Rialto Theatre for her highly-anticipated second children and family music CD, Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well, was an outstanding success. Joining Jennifer were gifted musicians Andy Dacoulis (guitar), Richard Irwin (drums), John Sadowy (piano), Gilbert Joanis (bass), Jonathan Moorman (fiddle), Pat Vetter (saxophone), Ron DiLauro (trumpet) and Pierre Messier (accordion). This dynamic, celebratory concert was a family-outing highlight enjoyed by over 300 smiling, singing and dancing children, parents, friends and grandparents.

On February 11, 2011, Barbra Streisand was honored as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year. At a gala event in Los Angeles, Barbra and an all-star cast of guests performed many of the songs she made famous throughout her illustrious career. The concert is now available on DVD and Bluray.

After a star-studded opening lineup with more than 125 shows in Reynolds Hall and nearly 250,000 patrons that have walked across the Fior de Pesco marble in the Grand Lobby, The Smith Center is proud to announce the anticipated lineup for the Winter Season running December through February.

Actress, singer, director, writer, composer, producer, designer, author, photographer and activist - Barbra Streisand defines the term "icon" in so many ways. On February 11, 2011, Barbra Streisand was honored as the MusiCares® Person of the Year.

The multi-faceted Quincy Jones brings his quintessential mix of genres from big band, pop, R&B and hip-hop to the Hollywood Bowl in a rare, one-off performance, September 7, 2011 at 8 p.m.

The multi-faceted Quincy Jones brings his quintessential mix of genres from big band, pop, R&B and hip-hop to the Hollywood Bowl in a rare, one-off performance, September 7, 2011 at 8 p.m.

Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011.

Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011.

The voice behind the 2010 Winter Olympics theme song, songstress Nikki Yanofsky performs at Mesa Arts Center's Piper Repertory Theater on Friday, April 22nd, at 7:30 p.m

Easter Weekend brings one of the jazz world's hottest young singers to the Spencer Theater for a popping jazz performance April 23 at 7 p.m. Nikki Yanofsky hasn't yet graduated from high school, but she's gathered an impressive collection of recordings and awards since her debut at the 2006 Montreal International Jazz Festival, where she wowed the audience with the Ella Fitzgerald classic, 'It Don't Mean a Thing If it Ain't Got That Swing.'

Celebrate the budding beauty of spring this month with two terrific shows at the world class Spencer Theater of the Performing Arts in Ruidoso.

Celebrate the budding beauty of spring this month with two terrific shows at the world class Spencer Theater of the Performing Arts in Ruidoso.

The voice behind the 2010 Winter Olympics theme song, songstress Nikki Yanofsky performs at Mesa Arts Center's Piper Repertory Theater on Friday, April 22nd, at 7:30 p.m

THE FOLLOWING ARTISTS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO TEN EVENTS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED: Eddie Izzard, Stripped to the Bowl - Hailed as one of the foremost stand-ups of his generation, Emmy-winning comic genius Eddie Izzard makes Hollywood Bowl history with Stripped to the Bowl, the first-ever all-comedy presentation at the iconic venue. (Wednesday, July 20 at 8:00 pm)

Friday night's MusiCares event broke all records with their tribute to the 2011 Person of the Year - Barbra Streisand. Here's who sang what and some photos of very starry red carpet at the star-studded event. Stay tuned for more coverage of all things theatre-related at the Grammys!